The expiation for keeping an unregistered dog of three or more months has increased to $170.00.

Any lost dog or dogs causing a nuisance, wandering at large or responsible for harassing, chasing or attacking should be reported to Council immediately.

You should now have received your Dog Registration Renewals in the post. BEFORE paying your registration through the new Dog and Cat Online process, PLEASE ensure that all the details for your dog are correct. In particular please check the information regarding concession, de-sexing and microchipping as this could alter the registration fee.

If any of these details are incorrect please contact Council on 87210444.

Dog owners are reminded that under the Dog & Cat Management Act 1995 it is an offence to allow a dog to be at large, whether the dog is registered or not. A dog is deemed to be wandering at large when it is unaccompanied by a responsible person who can exercise effective control over the animal.

Effective control is when the dog is on a leash that is no more than 2 metres in length. Please note that under amendments to the Dog and Cat Management Act all dogs that are on public land must be on a leash. The owner or person responsible for a dog that is found wandering at large will be expiated a fee of $210.00 for the offence.

Dogs found wandering at large by Council’s Authorised Officers will be returned to the owner if possible or impounded at the South East Animal Welfare League. Payment of registration fees (if required) along with any pound fees will be required prior to the dog being released.

The South East Animal Welfare League is located on Penola Road just past the Airport. Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.00am to 11.30am and 4.00pm to 5.00pm, Weekends 9.00am to 12.00pm, Closed on Public Holidays. Phone (08) 8723 9133.

Complaints and/or enquiries in relation to wandering dogs should be advised in writing or by telephone to Council's Registrar of Dogs, Leith McEvoy (leith.mcevoy@dcgrant.sa.gov.au) on (08) 8721 0444.

﻿ATTACKS ON ANOTHER DOG, LIVESTOCK OR PERSON

It is an offence under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995 for a dog to attack or harass an animal or person.

If you or your animal is attacked by another dog you should report the attack to Council immediately. Council can investigate dog attacks and impose penalties on the dog owner as appropriate. Expiations of $315.00 may also be applied to the dog owner. The more information you supply to Council in relation to the attack, the more likely it is that the dog can be identified.

In the case of a serious attack you should also call the police who are authorised under the Dog and Cat Management Act and can provide immediate assistance in an emergency.

﻿BARKING DOGS

Dog owners are responsible for the care and wellbeing of their pets however it can be forgotten that dogs can affect adjoining neighbours as well as yourself.

Complaints due to excessive barking are amongst the most frequent received by Council. If your dog barks excessively, you may be guilty of an offence and you may be expiated or have a Control (Barking Dog) Order placed on your dog under the Dog and Cat Management Act 1995.

Some causes of excessive barking are:

Boredom

Children or others teasing them

Hostile neighbours

Separation anxiety

Changes to a dog's life or lifestyle

Possible health issues

Distraction

Breeding

Please contact Council on (08) 8721 0444 should you require any assistance in relation to barking dogs.

Any formal barking dog complaint should be lodged with Council in writing.